Monument record 1254 - Glovers Cross

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Summary

The Glovers part of the place-name may either be derived from the middle english occupational term 'glovere' (a glove-maker) or derived from a surname. The cross element of the place-name may suggest that this was once the location of a wayside cross. Alternatively, it may derive from the cross road here.

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol.II p.84 (Book). SCH3228.

Glovers Cross at Marthall. The name may either be derived from the middle english occupational term 'glovere' (a glove-maker) or derived from a surname.

<2> Bryant, A., 1831, Map of the County Palatine of Chester (Maps and Plans). SCH2114.

This map depicts Glovers Cross.

<3> See map for surveyor, c.1837-51, Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards, EDT 264/2 c.1848 (Maps and Plans). SCH3266.

This map depicts Glovers Cross.

<4> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R, 24/09/2019 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

The cross element of the place-name may suggest that this was once the location of a wayside cross. Alternatively, it may derive from the cross road here.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. vol.II p.84.
  • <2>XY Maps and Plans: Bryant, A.. 1831. Map of the County Palatine of Chester. 1 inch to 1 1/4 mile. [Mapped feature: #52796 ]
  • <3> Maps and Plans: See map for surveyor. c.1837-51. Cheshire Tithe Maps and Awards. EDT 264/2 c.1848.
  • <4> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Edwards R, 24/09/2019.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 79 75 (point)
Map sheet SJ77NE
Civil Parish MARTHALL, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MARTHALL CUM LITTLE WARFORD, ROSTHERNE, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Dec 16 2019 10:32AM